Cockling at Canunda

November 1st saw the opening of the cockle season in South Australia. As usual we were off to dig and twist in the sands of Geltwood beach in the Canunda National Park for oiur shellfish prize. It has become somewhat of a tradition. 

The drive to the beach is absolutely amazing with the sweeping dunes and spring wildflowers out in bloom. A four wheel drive is a must and it is quite an adventure for adults and kids alike. 

I was excited to see the white flowers of the native muntries out, they are one of my most favourite native flowers.

The ocean here is so powerful, I always feel like I leave something here when I go. I do believe with every pounding of the waves a care is swept from the depths of my mind.  It never lets me leave without taking some of my worries.

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ICAD 2016 - Week 6

ICAD #36 Crystal or prism
When I googled 'prism', Pink Floyd's, Dark side of the moon cover came up. So I went with it.

ICAD #37 meditation
My first Mandala!

ICAD #38
When I was preggers with my first, 24 years ago, mum and I attended a folk art day class. While I didn't have the right brushes, or paint, this card was easy.

ICAD #39 Lens
Why am I still seeing women wearing leggings as pants. The trick ladies is, to wear a tunic top that will cover your bum. Really!! It's not that hard!

ICAD #40 Surfboard

ICAD #41 Longitude and latitude
It took me just about all day to work out what I was doing with this prompt. The coordinates are for the Canunda national park. I love going there. 

ICAD #42 Yellow
When I thought of yellow, my mind went to Itsy bitsy yellow polka dot bikini, and stayed there for most of the day! Isabel even asked "Have you got that song stuck in your head Mum?". 

Easter Saturday at Canunda

The Canunda National Park seems to be a popular place for us at Easter time. Last year we headed down there on the Sunday. This year we joined the same group of family, with a few new faces to meet and enjoy spending some time with.

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Down the beach

We've registered the Suzi (Suzuki) for the season and took it for a spin through the sand hills at Canunda over the weekend.

Just the way Murphy likes to play, my camera ran out of batteries after a few shots, bugger it all. There was lots of photos I wanted to take. There is always something washed up or interesting to see.

I love this piece of coastline. It doesn't let you leave without surrendering your worries and cares to it, with it's thunderous waves and caressing sands. So powerful.

Farewelling Easter Sunday at Canunda